MCB's Food Service Company, Inc. needs to determine its after-tax weighted average costs of capital at book
Question:
MCB's Food Service Company, Inc. needs to determine its after-tax weighted average costs of capital at book value, market value, and target value. The following information is provided:
- From the latest Balance Sheet:
Fund Sources
Bonds, $1,000 Par $ 5,000,000
Preferred Stock, 15,000 shares, $100 Par 1,500,000
Common Stock, 500,000 shares, $12 Par 6,000,000
Retained Earnings 42,000,000
- Component Costs of Capital
Component After-Tax Cost of Capital
Bonds 7.0%
Preferred Stock 9.3%
Common Stock 11.9%
Retained Earnings 10.8%
- Market Information
- Bonds Priced @ 95
- Preferred Stock Market Price @ $72
- Common Stock Market Price @ $60
- Target Weights
Component Target Weights
Bonds 35%
Preferred Stock 10%
Common Stock 15%
Retained Earnings 40%
Financial Reporting Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
ISBN: 978-0324302950
6th edition
Authors: Clyde P. Stickney